Western researcher leads collaborative project to document civil war memories.
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Xenon-aided MRIs snap sharper images of lungs
An innovative study shows the inert gas has potential to revolutionize the detection of lung ailments
Expert insights: Activist hedge funds joins fight against climate change
Engine No. 1’s win over Exxon Mobil could signal a big shift in how hedge funds view sustainability.
Western attracts $1 million to advance virtual learning
An Indigenous languages revitalization program is among ten projects receiving eCampusOntario grants
Air pollution exposure contributes to childhood asthma
Ontario study by Western and Lawson researchers shows children born in Sarnia at higher risk
Canadian Payroll Association funds Financial Wellness Lab at Western
The gift supports researchers translating data-driven insights into tools Canadians can use to improve their financial resilience
Botswana asteroid likely came from Vesta – one of the largest objects in the asteroid belt
Western Meteor Group contributes to international study of important asteroid recovered in Botswana.
Western trio honoured with Distinguished University Professorships
Kim Baines, Glenn Bauman, and Deborah Laliberte-Rudman are being recognized for sustained excellence in scholarship
Expert insights: The global approach to vaccine equity is failing
If countries want to solve the problem of vaccine equity they should stop seeing COVAX as the solution.
Music mural rooted in pandemic resilience
New artwork symbolizes how Western music students have persevered and blossomed throughout a trying pandemic year.
Expert insights: The perils of Zoom courts
Glitchy screens, ‘cat lawyers’ and hot mics are just a few of the challenges with virtual court proceedings during the pandemic.
Expert insights: Too much sitting is bad for you
New findings suggest that certain types of sitting are better for you, while other types should be reduced.
Global study shows income inequality, not poverty, tied to higher COVID-19 mortality rates
Research across 144 countries associates poverty with fewer deaths
Hockey FIT program reaches fans from coast to coast
Hockey becomes a rallying cry for fans’ improved fitness.
Tuberculosis research focuses on animal-to-human transmission
Dr. Francisco Olea-Popelka argues that to eliminate TB entirely, we must look at the zoonotic form of the disease, more common than once thought.
Three Western alumni recognized as YMCA Women of Excellence
Michelle Baldwin, Michele Beaudoin and Kyle MacDonald are being celebrated for their contributions to London and the surrounding community.
New software provides detailed picture of diversity of COVID-19 virus variants
Genomic surveillance programs have tracked more than 300,000 unique genetic versions of the COVID-19 virus. A new Western-developed web application visually represents all of that data in an easy-to-understand way.
Students take on challenge to ‘Change the World’
Nineteen Western students recently participated in a global, experiential learning program where they developed solutions for real-world sustainability problems.
Western Law Dean on board to help select next Supreme Court justice
Erika Chamberlain will help select potential candidates to fill vacancy created by retirement of Justice Rosalie Abella.
Inspired by others, doing a world of good
Alumnus Liam Brown finds meaning working for the United Nations World Food Programme.